Assignment: 21st Century Globalization
Read the following Scenario, and prepare a Report with the guidelines provided.
Scenario: You are hired as a management consultant for Exxon Mobil in Houston. As a consultant, you are assigned to study the impact of globalization and make interventions addressing the following:
Maximum 4500 words
Evaluate how drivers of globalization in the 21st century has affected Exxon Mobil and the people of your country. [1500 Words]
Assess the impact of “Global Market Convergence” on the business of Exxon Mobil. Max 500 words
Evaluate the effect of “Cost Advantages” on any one of Exxon Mobil’s product/service Max 500 words
How is “Global Competition” affecting the (imports and exports) or (interdependence) of Exxon Mobil ? – Max 250 words
Elaborate and discuss the level of “Government Influence” in the country of headquarters of Exxon Mobil. Max 250 words
Critically evaluate how globalization has affected the inequalities in various countries in the 21st century world (you may choose three or more countries around the world). [1100 Words]
Create a comparison among the three countries using the determinants of inequality Max 400 words
Explain any two models from research focused on determinants of inequality. (10 Marks)- Max 400 words
How can Exxon Mobil extract benefit from the inequalities of globalization. Max 300 words
Discuss how the organization would cope with the challenges of expatriate management of the employees of the chosen organization relocating to various locations around the world (choose two different countries where your employees would be relocating with their spouse and children). [1100 Words]
Highlight the challenges of expatriate management for Exxon Mobil for two potential countries of your choice other than the home country of Exxon Mobil. – Max 400 words
Discuss the possible pathways to cope with such challenges exploring best practices in expatriate management. Max 400 words
For hiring, which IHRM orientation would you prefer for Exxon Mobil and why? Max 300 words
Analyse the demographic, political and social processes that cause changes in Exxon Mobil. [800 Words]
Explain the influence of globalization (any three) on the home country of Exxon Mobil. Max 300 words
Is there any “Regional” body Exxon Mobil belongs to. If yes, what are the pros and cons of being a member to such a body. If not, discuss the pros and cons of not being a member to any regional body. Max 300 words
What measures will you take to bring a global culture in Exxon Mobil ? – Max 200 words
